Magnesium Photos has some great images captured from the infamous abandoned island off the coast of Nagasaki, Japan known as “Battleship Island”. It’s official name, Hashima Island, was given to the place because of its close resemblance to an old Japanese battleship. Ever since I first heard about this place a few years back, I’ve always wanted to take a trip there to visit. Apparently it’s as haunted and as wonderful as it looks in photos (and I know, it’ll be the same if I visit, but the experience of being there is what I really want to go for).

If you want to read some more, check out this article in Vice magazine which includes plenty of photos of the place too.

Oh, and apparently, a portion of the island has been opened for public tours. I’m not exactly clear if the tour lets you wander around freely, but I guess it’s something I’ll keep in mind if I ever get to Japan.